Quasi-BIC modes in all-dielectric slotted nanoantennas for enhanced Er3+ emission
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
In the quest for new and increasingly efficient photon sources, the engineering of the photonic environment at the subwavelength scale is fundamental for controlling the properties of quantum emitters. A high refractive index particle can be exploited to enhance the optical properties of nearby emitters without decreasing their quantum efficiency, but the relatively modest Q-factors (Q ∼ 5–10) limit the local density of optical states (LDOS) amplification achievable. On the other hand, ultrahigh Q-factors (up to Q ∼ 109) have been reported for quasi-BIC modes in all-dielectric nanostructures. In the present work, we demonstrate that the combination of quasi-BIC modes with high spectral confinement and nanogaps with spacial confinement in silicon slotted nanoantennas lead to a significant boosting of the electromagnetic LDOS in the optically active region of the nanoantenna array. We observe an enhancement of up to 3 orders of magnitude in the photoluminescence intensity and 2 orders of magnitude in the decay rate of the Er3+ emission at room temperature and telecom wavelengths. Moreover, the nanoantenna directivity is increased, proving that strong beaming effects can be obtained when the emitted radiation couples to the high Q-factor modes. Finally, via tuning the nanoanntenna aspect ratio, a selective control of the Er3+ electric and magnetic radiative transitions can be obtained, keeping the quantum efficiency almost unitary.
Date Issued
2023-02-15
Date Acceptance
2023-01-01
Citation
ACS Photonics, 2023, 10 (2), pp.534-543
ISSN
2330-4022
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
534
End Page
543
Journal / Book Title
ACS Photonics
Volume
10
Issue
2
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society. This publication is licensed under
CC-BY 4.0.
CC-BY 4.0.
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Subjects
all-dielectric nanoantenna
decay rate enhancement
EMISSION
erbium
LIGHT
Materials Science
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
metasurface
NANOPHOTONICS
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
nanoslot
Optics
OPTICS
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
quasi-BIC
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
STATE
Technology
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2023-01-18